Grants Administrator

Melanie A. Baldwin *** Linden St. Apt. *** York, PA 17401 ***************@*****.*** 267-***-****

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

State of Connecticut, Grants and Contracts Specialist Contract

• Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants management; performs research to support the application for or the disbursement of grants including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities;

• Develops alternatives; gathers information related to program area; develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects; prepares grant proposals; monitors use of grant monies awarded to agency to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions; facilitates direct grant process;

• Provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to grantees; evaluates program proposals and applications for conformance with regulations and state goals; recommends funding; prepares contracts and agreements related to grant activities; monitors and assesses ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness; prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan or section of plan related to program local area;

• Attends meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area; performs related duties as required. Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants management; performs research to support the application for or the disbursement of grants including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities; develops alternatives; gathers information related to program area; develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects;

• Prepares grant proposals; monitors use of grant monies awarded to agency to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions; facilitates direct grant process; provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to grantees; evaluates program proposals and applications for conformance with regulations and state goals; recommends funding; prepares contracts and agreements related to grant activities; monitors and assesses ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness; prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan or section of plan related to program local area; attends meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area; performs related duties as required.

City of York, Grants Administrator and Special Projects Analyst 2/2020 to Present

• Develops and coordinates grant-funded programs for agencies, for the City of York; determines feasibility of developing programs to supplement local annual budget allocations.

• Discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with administrative personnel.

• Confers with personnel affected by proposed program to develop program goals and objectives, outline how funds are to be used, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding.

• Writes grant application, according to format required, and submits application to funding agency or foundation.

• Meets with representatives of funding sources to work out final details of proposal.

• Directs and coordinates evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded programs or writes specifications for evaluation or monitoring of program by outside agency.

• Assists department personnel in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.

• Monitors paperwork connected with grant-funded programs; contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy.

• Conducting and presenting a feasibility analysis for proposed projects.

• Establishing key performance indicators.

• Monitoring and evaluating the overall project.

• Manager of the American Rescue Plan Act funds of $35.3 million. PennDOT, Community Relations Coordinator, REAL ID Customer Service Trainer 3/2019 to 11/2019

• Handled public inquiries and disseminate public information

• Coordinate Public Events

• Serves as a subject matter expert in various Department of Motor Vehicles areas

• Serve as a presenter and scheduler for all REAL ID events across the State

• Manage, develop, train and implement administrative and operational policies and procedures for all Customer Service Greeters

• Respond to and resolve escalated inquiries and complaints Stormwater Authority for the City of Chester, Chief Financial Officer, Contract 5/2018 to 10/2018

• Provides operational and programmatic support to the Stormwater authority

• Provides financial projections and accounting services

• Chief financial spokesperson for the Stormwater authority

• Determines production, productivity, quality and customer-service strategies

• Reports financial status by developing financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities and staff requirements, identify monetary resources and creating action plans

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The City of Prichard, Alabama, Governmental Affairs, Development Manager and PIO 1/2014 to 5/2018

• Pursues Federal, State and Local grants as well as Private funding for the City of Prichard

• Implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the City’s mission and Council priorities; directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget, grants and/or bonds, including policy writing and development.

• Performs research and analysis for the city on special projects and community/planning issues in relation to funding

• Represents the City and the department as requested and assigned on local and regional community development, environmental and infrastructure planning issues.

• Leveraging all social media platforms to reinvent the image and brand of the City of Prichard.

• Manages multiple capital improvement projects; coordinates CIP project activities with other City departments, retained engineers, and outside agencies and utilities.

• Planning, organizing, and directing overall communication strategies and public information activities for the organization;

• Managing, planning, directing, controlling and implementing various areas of change management while identifying successful performance measures to elevate City and Mayoral visions;

• Successfully written for over $750,000 in grant funds and serving as a grant collaborator for over $2 million.

• Current My Brother’s Keeper/My Sister’s Strength Program Director

• Temporary Acting City Clerk

• RESTORE Act Point Person-directing all activities related to the Federal Transportation Bill Baldwin Collaborations, LLC, Garnet Valley, PA, CEO 7/2009 to Present

• Organized, coordinated logistics and planned conferences and social events

• Successfully written and consulted on State and Federal grants

• Strategic planning and management consultant for faith-based and non-profit organizations

• CRLA Proposal Reviewer

• Current Management Consultant, Trainer and Grant Writer

• Policy Development and Writing

• Identify and Implement Strategic Communications avenues

• SWOT analysis and Action Planning

• Team building and facilitation

ITT-Technical Institute, Mobile, Alabama, Dean 8/2011 to 4/2012

• Increased retention rate by 15% while decreasing attrition to 4.43%

• Developed “Jumpstart” program to assist in the remediation of incoming students.

• Developed a re-entry initiative which offered various venues of admissions for dropped students.

• Collaborated with other departments to manage the accreditation process.

• Served as the monitor for disciplinary issues as well as student academic issues. The White House Internship Program, Washington DC. 1/ 2010 to 5/2010 Boards & Commissions

• Supporting the Presidential Personnel Office in selecting presidential appointments for over 322 Boards and Commissions through the generation of slates and researching candidates

• Participated in the logistical process of various professional development conferences for Presidential Appointees, Schedule-C and other governmental employees

o Met with constituents to discuss specific qualifications and areas of needs for specific demographic and/or political areas.

• Served as volunteer for the 2010 Easter Egg Roll, Nuclear Summit, Garden Tours, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day and Mexican State Dinner Arrival. Katharine Gibbs School, General Education Department Chair, Norristown, PA 7/2007 to 11/2008

• Coordinated curriculum for multi-discipline compliance for over 300 students as well as meeting with other Department Chairs to ensure correct sequencing of General Education Courses.

• Revised the Freshman Seminar Curriculum for entire campus affecting 200 students every quarter and increased retention over 3%.

• Supervised over 10 Full-Time and 12 adjunct General Education Faculty

• Served as Captain of STAR (Retention) Team servicing 80 students each quarter

• Spearheaded the revision for the Orientation Program for all new students.

• Performed the Training and Development of all new hires and General Education Faculty. Impact Services Corporation, East Division Youth Coalition Director, Philadelphia, PA 7/1998 to 01/2000

• Served as the executive liaison between the executive directors and the program directors of four non-profit organizations.

• Planned and implemented recruitment and marketing strategies including public relations with the media.

• Solicited proposals and other funding streams for the coalition.

• Consulted program design for after-school programs associated with the agency.

• Wrote and prepared grant proposals for SCOP funding

• Assisted in developing partnerships with community based organizations. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation, Life Skills Coordinator, Philadelphia, PA 3/ 2000 to 7/2000

• Developed curriculum to teach life skills to welfare-to work clients which included assistance in resume preparation and job readiness.

• Served as Motivational Instructor and Assessment Counselor-teach life skills to all TANF clients

• Coordinated clients receiving welfare benefits in job readiness as an Intake Manager Impact Services Corporation, Workforce Education Instructor, Philadelphia, PA 7/1999 to 01/2000

• Developed training programs for all agency partners, recruited, screened, scheduled and supervised over 100 summer career exploration program students, facilitated participants in learning life skills such as time and financial management

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Management Intern Harrisburg, PA 1/1996 to 7/1998 Competitively selected to participate in a 12 month training program designed to provide a comprehensive experience in the workings of the Commonwealth. Project rotations included Department of Labor, Education, Corrections, Office of Administration and Environmental Protection.

• Reviewed Annual Agency Training Plans and prepared presentations to train managers on adult learning and management principles and workforce development.

• Facilitated the Department of Corrections training the County Wardens in revising Title 37.

• Facilitated training sessions concerning strategic workforce

• Worked in the Department of Labor to begin to strategize and implement welfare-to-work in the state.

• Worked in PA EPA reviewing and creating policy and presentations concerning brownfields. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

American Intercontinental University, Adjunct Online Professor 3/2010 to 8/2011

• Providing Instruction in Freshman Seminar Courses Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Adjunct Faculty, Philadelphia, PA 10 /2008 to 5/ 2009

• Providing Instruction in Business and General Education Classes. 8/2010 to 8/2011 Delaware County Community College 6/2010 to 8/2011

• Providing Instruction in Student Success and Freshmen Seminar Courses Axia College of the University of Phoenix, Adjunct Online Professor, Phoenix, Az. 6/2005 to 7/2010

• Providing Instruction in Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Science, Organization Theory and Behavior, Supervision and Leadership, Political, Legal and Ethical Issues in Business, Effective Persuasive Writing, Utilizing information in College Writing.

Katharine Gibbs School, Faculty Member, Norristown, PA 2/2006 to 10/2008

• Provided instruction in Developmental Math, English and Reading Courses, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication, Organizational Behavior and Development TRAINING AND COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia Education Fund, Program Associate, Philadelphia, PA 11/2002 to 7/2003

• Trained 40 teachers and school coaches on Comprehensive School Reform Model developed at Johns Hopkins University in the Philadelphia and Baltimore areas.

• Consulted educational agencies on the Comprehensive School Reform Model. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Education Development Program Coordinator, Cheyney, PA 11/2000 to 11/2002

• Served as Registrar and Enrollment Trainer for 300 Head Start teachers from the Greater Delaware Valley.

• Coordinated teachers and sites at various locations to participate in the Education Development Academy Head Start Initiative which offered free Bachelor’s degrees for child care and nursery school workers.

• Successfully wrote grant for Head Start Services and Satellite Center to be utilized at Cheyney University to open a child care center for students and training in Center City, Philadelphia for teachers.

• Developed conference for over 150 Education participants to introduce new Head Start legislation concerning qualifying teachers with degrees and teaching strategies Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation, Life Skills Coordinator, Philadelphia, PA 1/ 2000 to 7/2000

• Coordinated clients and developed curriculum to teach life skills to welfare-to work clients which included assistance in resume preparation and job readiness.

• Served as Motivational Instructor and Assessment Counselor-teach life skills to all Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) clients.

EDUCATION

Capella University, School of Education, Minneapolis, MN PhD in Leadership in Higher Education 2024 University of Pittsburgh, GSPIA, Pittsburgh, PA -Masters of Public Administration 1998 Cheyney University, School of Communications, Cheyney, PA - Bachelor of Arts in Communications; 1993 Holy Names Academy, Seattle, WA 1989

PUBLICATIONS

• The ministry of Administration in the African-American church -Church Administration 1991

• Why I went to a Historically Black College or University -Handbook of Historically Black Colleges and Universities 1998

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Current Local and Regional Officer National Association for Female Executives Current Youth Minister and Group Leader- Current

Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Inc. Current

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